Located between the Connecticut state line and the Hudson River, Putnam County offers numerous historic sites, beautiful lakes, hiking trails, and quaint restaurants and shops. Only an hour away from Manhattan, day trips into the city are easy via car or train. Click here to learn more about Putnam County.
Carmel
Historic Carmel is home to three places listed on the National Register of Historic Places; the Gilead Burying Ground, The Reed Memorial Library and The Putnam County Courthouse.
Kent
Great, safe family area with excellent schools, music, and sports programs). Kent is located about 60 miles north of NYC.
Patterson
Patterson is located in the northeast corner of Putnam County in the Harlem River Valley and retains its small town charm and its semi-rural beauty,
Cold Spring
Located 50 miles north of Manhattan, Cold Spring is a rural area of rolling hills and history. A stroll down Main Street stores showcases antique shops, clothing stores, coffee houses and restaurants.
Nelsonville
With a population of only 658, Nelsonville offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes.
Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley can be described as a wonderful rural/suburban hybrid town. Good community feel, great public school system, gorgeous lakes and other beautiful scenery.
Brewster
Brewster is known as the “Hub of the Harlem Valley.”. The Tudor style train station is walking distance from Victorians, Colonials, and newer architecture throughout the town.
Southeast
Getting its name from the southeast corner of the county, Southeast offers both a robust retail area and country living.